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Drunk Driving Related News

The following is the latest national news related to drunk driving law issues. For local, regional drunk driving law news, please visit our state resources.

Woman Arrested for DUI Bites Officer

July 20, 2009

A 41-year-old woman from North Platte, Nebraska is now facing multiple charges after her arrest for drunk driving. She was pulled over on Thursday after her vehicle was spotted...

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Tennessee DUI Offenders Hold Carwash for MADD

August 24, 2009

Those individuals who have been arrested for DUIs in the state of Tennessee will be given the opportunity to volunteer for a program that helps keep intoxicated drivers off the roads. Inmates...

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Cleveland Brown’s Wide Receiver Suspended

August 17, 2009

The wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, Donte Stallworth, was recently suspended from the 2009 season for causing an accident while driving drunk. Stallworth had been drinking...

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Virginia Police Chief Arrested for DUI

August 3, 2009

The chief of police for Alexandria, Virginia was recently forced to resign after he was arrested for DUI charges. The chief was involved in an automobile accident two weeks ago. At...

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‘Burn Notice’ Star Arrested for DUI

July 27, 2009

Jeffrey Donavan, the star of the popular spy television show, “Burn Notice,” was arrested in Miami on July 12. He was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. He was taken...

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DUI Officer Charged with DUI

June 23, 2009

After a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, a Master Police Officer, who was part of his department’s Selective Enforcement squad, was...

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DUI-BREATHALYZER TEST RESULTS AND COURT APPEARANCE

George Coppola, Chief Attorney, Nov 03, 2004 Enter

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Mother Charged with DUI after Injuring Daughter

June 16, 2009

A Chicago woman has been charged with reckless driving and aggravated driving under the...

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Groomsman Kills Bridesmaid in DUI Crash

June 8, 2009

In April, a Delaware man was drunk when he crashed his car after a wedding rehearsal...

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Chicago Cop Faces DUI

June 4, 2009

A Chicago police officer was relieved of his official powers and is under internal investigation after...

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Report Shows that DUI Arrests Are Often Repeat Offenders

A recent study, which was published in the Denver Post, found that about 10,000 drunk drivers that are arrested each year in Colorado have been arrested before for the same offense. From 2005 to 2007, it was found that the average number of arrests for DUI was just over 31,000. This means that roughly one in three drunk drivers is a repeat offender.

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Personal Trainer Arrested for DUI Charge

Monday April 20, 2009

A man who works as a personal trainer in Tampa Bay Florida was recently arrested for a DUI with serious injury, leaving the scene of a crash involving an injury and driving without a valid driver’s license. Alian Marshall was driving along Spruce Street...

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California Considers Bill to Require Breathalyzer Devices

California will now join a national conversation about how to curb the incidence of drunk driving. Many states have changed their legislation and the way that they deal with cases of DUI or DWI...

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Barkley Arrested for Drinking and Driving

Staff Writer, Feb 09, 2009 Barkley wants sexy time with female passenger, but gets arrested for DUI after running stop

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DUI Checkpoints Prove Ineffective

Staff Writer, Jan 21, 2009 Dui checkpoints may not be

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Drunken Conviction Yields Jail Time for Ex-NY Congressman

Staff Writer, Dec 22, 2008 Ex-New York Congressman is sentenced to five days in jail for driving under the influence of

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Attorney General Conway Announces DUI Training for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement

Kentucky.gov, Aug 07, 2008 Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that Robert Stokes, the Commonwealth's Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, is presenting a regional training

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Virginia 2008 DUI-Related Insurance Requirements and DUI Law Changes

Virginia State DMV, Sep 15, 2008 Persons with convictions related to driving while under the influence are required to have double the minimum automobile liability insurance coverage

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Judges weigh admissibility of breath tests

09/19/2003 12:00 AM A controversial court opinion that forces prosecutors to drop breath test results from most drunken driving trials in South Texas was brought before the state's highest

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New York's DUI Law For Repeat Intoxicated Drivers

dol.gov, Jun 13, 2006 Laws require a minimum of one-year driver’s license suspension; expect that all motor vehicles of repeat intoxicated

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11 Year Old Girl Pulled Over for Speeding Faces DUI Charge

Enter Source, Jul 06, 2007 An 11 year old girl was pulled over by police after taking them on a chase that reached speeds up to 100 miles per

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Michigan DUI Laws And Michigan Blood Alcohol Limit Laws

DOL Gov Article, Feb 17, 2005 Details Of Certain Michigan DUI Laws And Michigans Blood Alcohol Limit

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Texas Boating While Intoxicated Laws: How DoThey Affect The Casual Boater

TX Gov Article, Feb 17, 2005 Texas Boating While Intoxicated Laws And How They Affect The Casual

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The Difference Between Maryland DUI And Maryland DWI, And The Importance Of a Maryland DUI Attorney

DOL Gov Article, Feb 17, 2005 Distinguishing a Maryland DUI From a Maryland DWI, And Understanding The Importance Of a Maryland DUI

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Effects of Alcohol: How Driving Is Affected By Alcohol

MI Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 Explanation Of How Alcohol Affects You When You Are

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Measuring BAC Impairment, When Are You In Violation

NHTSA Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 Help In Understanding BAC Impairment

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How Alcohol Affects The Body: What You Need To Know

DMH Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 Explanation Of How Alcohol Affects The

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Juvenile Drinking Laws: A Major Public Health Challenge

NIAAA Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 Exploring The Major Issue Of Juvenile

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Youth Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Federal Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 Description Of Certain Youth Alcohol Abuse

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DUI Penalties For Vehicular Homicide: You May Need a Vehicular Homicide Lawyer

WA Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 Explanation Of Why You May Need a Vehicular Homicide

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College Drinking Statistics, The Cold Hard Facts

Fed Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 Explanation Of College Drinking

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Lt. Governor Mark Taylor, Governor Perdue Unite To Enforce Stronger Child Endangerment Laws

GA Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 Georgia Plans To Enforce Stronger Child Endangerment

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Washington State's Car Ignition System Law

WA Gov, Feb 16, 2005 Description Of Washingtons Car Ignition System

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Ignition Interlock Calculations: What Is An Ignition Interlock System

WA Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 Description Of What a Ignition Interlock System Is And How It Calculates Your

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Sobriety tests for low blood alcohol concentrations, Find Help Defending Yourself: Contact a Failed Sobriety Test Lawyer

Enter Source, Feb 15, 2005 Help In Determining Whether Or Not You Actually Failed a Sobriety

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Number of Beers in Two Hours to Reach Legal BAC Limit

NHTSA Gov Article, Feb 15, 2005 Explanation Of How Easy It Is To Reach The Legal BAC

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DWI Law Facts: Nixon calls for "Straight .08" legislation to toughen DWI laws

MO Gov Article, Feb 15, 2005 MO Governer Proposes Tougher DWI Laws Based On Current DWI Law

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What Is The Basis Of The Blood Alcohol Content Law

WI Gov Article, Feb 15, 2005 What Is The Blood Alcohol Content Law Based

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OUI Information; Maine Has New OUI Laws

ME Gov Article, Feb 15, 2005 Maine Announces New OUI

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State Drunk Driving Stats Show Decline in Fatalities

MI Gov Article, Feb 15, 2005 Drunk Driving Stats Showing That Fatalities Are On The

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How long will my driving privilege be suspended for not taking the chemical test

CA Gov Article, Feb 15, 2005 DUI Overview Information Detailing How Long You Can Loose Your Licenes For a DUI

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Open Container Law Criteria

U.S Department of Transportation Site, Dec 15, 2004 Enter

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Ignition Interlock Devices

Washington State Patrol Site, Dec 20, 2004 Enter

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Detection of Illicit Drugs in Drivers

NHTSA Michael Walsh Ph.D. - The Walsh Group, Jan 01, 2005 Enter

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Understanding Underage Drinking

NIAAA, Jan 09, 2005 Enter

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California Boating Intoxicated Laws

DBW State of CA site, Jan 12, 2005 Enter

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Former Judge Faced Impeachment

FL gov site, Feb 05, 2004 Enter

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Bigger fines not enough to curb DUI

The Arizona Republic, Apr 02, 2004 alcohol-related collisions, drunken drivers, DUI, blood alcohol, social

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Federal Open Container Laws

NHTSA gov site, Apr 05, 2004 Enter

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CREST MAN KILLED IN POSSIBLE DUI-RELATED FREEWAY CRASH

KFMB, CA, Aug 12, 2004 San Diego DUI: News about a man killed in possible DUI-Related freeway

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Open Container Ban Starts Labor Day Weekend

Texas Department of Safety site, Aug 29, 2004 Enter

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Governor Warner Receives Recommendations from DUI/BUI Task Force

Governor Warner Announcement, Nov 30, -0001 Enter

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National Child Passenger Safety Week

CDC gov Site, May 23, 2003 Enter

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Judges weigh admissibility of breath tests

Mar 17, 2004 - A controversial court opinion that forces prosecutors to drop breath test results from most drunken driving trials in South Texas was

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12 Arrested for DUI Over Weekend

State of Delaware, Jul 23, 2008 Delaware Law enforcement officers arrested 12 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol over the weekend. This brings the total number of people

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Secretary of State Jesse White Issues 2008 DUI Fact Book

The Official Web site for Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Jul 30, 2008 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that the 2008 Illinois DUI Fact Book is available. The annual publication from White's office is an

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ACT PROHIBITING OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN MOTOR VEHICLES

State Representative Tom Reynolds, Jul 09, 2008 For many years, there was much progress towards reducing drunk driving deaths in Connecticut and across the nation. From 1980 and into the 1990’s

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DHR supports new law requiring all DUI offenders to be assessed for treatment

Georgia Department of Human Resources, Jul 16, 2008 Under the new DUI law, all DUI offenders are required to have a clinical evaluation and, if recommended, complete treatment. Previously, only multiple offenders had

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Arizona Department of Public Safety makes 30 arrests statewide for impaired driving during the three day holiday weekend

Arizona Department of Public Safety, Jul 09, 2008 Officers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety made 30 arrests over the weekend for DUI. That included 18 arrests made by DPS Officers assigned to the

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Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), Jul 02, 2008 During the July 4th holiday period there were a total of 659 traffic related fatalities. Out of that number, 37% involved a driver or motorcyclist with a BAC of

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New Nationwide Report Estimates that Roughly a Quarter of All Drivers in Some States Drove Under the Influence of Alcohol in the Past Year

SAMHSA, Jun 13, 2008 Survey also reveals that 6-7 percent of adults in several states and the District of Columbia drove under the influence of illicit drugs at least once in the past

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Florida Ignition Interlock Program

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, Jun 18, 2008 The ignition interlock program affects those arrested and convicted of DUI after July 1, 2002, upon eligibility of reinstatement for a permanent or restricted

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New Rhode Island Drunk Driving Laws Passed

Rhode Island State Government, Jun 05, 2008 Passed overwhelmingly today by the Senate was (2008 - S2032), which will make it a felony for anyone caught driving on a suspended license, when the suspension was the

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Alaska State Troopers DUI Incidents June 2008

Alaska State Troopers Press Release, Jun 09, 2008 Alaska State Troopers DUI Incidents June 2008. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations

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The Former O.C. Star Mischa Barton Sentenced in DUI Case

Staff Writer, Apr 10, 2008 Mischa Barton sentenced to probation in DUI

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Harris Supports Ban on Open Containers in Automobiles

State Senator Jonathan Harris, May 20, 2008 Ban on Open Containers in

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New York Drunk Driving Lawyer Reports New NY DWI Laws

rhinebeck-ny.gov, Feb 07, 2008 In the last two years, New York has passed tough new legislation against drunk

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Florida Drunk Driving Roadway Deaths Rise In 2007

FL Gov, Mar 13, 2008 Speed, alcohol and bad decisions continue to take a tragic

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CHP Receives Federal Grant to Fight DUI

CHP News, Jan 28, 2008 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) continues to be a major traffic safety concern for California. Every year individuals are arrested for

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Governor Richardson Announces $400,000 Contract to Monitor DWI Court Proceedings

New Mexico Gov., Jan 30, 2008 Governor Bill Richardson announced a $400,000 contract for court monitoring has been awarded to Mothers Against

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Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Crackdown on DUI and Underage Drinking

State of California, Jan 08, 2008 Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Crackdown on DUI and Underage

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Traffic Control Device Rules Strengthened In New Publication

Federal Highway Administration, Jan 14, 2008 Updates to MUTCD Reflect Lessons Learned in Atlanta Bus

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Reggaeton Rapper Pitbull Caged for DUI

Staff Writer, Dec 21, 2007 Reggaeton Rapper Pitbull Caged for

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Daily Death Toll from Drunk Driving Crashes Highest During Holiday Season, New Data Shows

NHTSA, Jan 02, 2008 Daily Death Toll from Drunk Driving Crashes Highest During Holiday Season, New Data

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National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2007

The White House, Dec 10, 2007 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of

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At Risk Behind The Wheel: For Teens, Sober Isn't Enough

NHTSA, Dec 18, 2007 At Risk Behind The Wheel: For Teens, Sober Isn't

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Governor Spitzer Signs Bill to Improve New York's Anti-drunk Driving Efforts

State of New York, Dec 03, 2007 New Law Will Strengthen and Expand

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Enhanced Reporting Effort for Drivers Arrested for DUI Announced

State of New Jersey, Nov 19, 2007 New Effort Will Help Alcoholic Beverage Control Better Identify Establishments that May Be Serving Intoxicated

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Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest National Campaign

City of San Francisco, Nov 26, 2007 Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest National

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Secretary Peters Launches National Drunk Driving Enforcement Campaign and Encourages Judicial Branch Help

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Oct 22, 2007 Secretary Peters Launches National Drunk Driving Enforcement Campaign and Encourages Judicial Branch

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“Lost” Actor, Daniel Dae Kim, Booked on DUI

Staff Writer, Oct 29, 2007 ?Lost? Actor, Daniel Dae Kim, Booked on

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Washington State Demo Raises Bar for Rest of Country

MADD Online, Oct 08, 2007 Washington State Patrol and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission will team up Wednesday October 3 to conduct research for the first time in Washington on the

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Providence man sentenced to 25 years, with 15 years to serve

Rhode Island State Goverment, Oct 15, 2007 Justice Susan E. McGuirl sentenced Joseph Santos,

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Boxer Killed After Crashing His Motorcycle

Staff Writer, Aug 17, 2007 On May 7, 2007, boxer Diego Corrales was killed after he crashed his motorcycle when he was driving

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Drunk Driving Fatalities Up

Staff Writer, Aug 28, 2007 According to federal transportation officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving deaths have increased in 22 states in the year

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NHTSA Urges Increased Use of Ignition Interlocks for Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders

NHTSA, Oct 01, 2007 Judges and prosecutors to consider increasing the use of ignition interlocks as part of a penalty enforced against repeat drunk driving

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Blunt Closes Drunk Driving Loophole

Missouri Governor's Office, Jul 30, 2007 Gov. Matt Blunt signed legislation closing a loophole in the law that has allowed some who have been arrested for drunk driving to avoid prosecution on a

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Drunken Driver Hits Toddler and Grandmothers

Staff Writer, Aug 10, 2007 A New York woman ran over and injured a family including their 3 year old girl after heavily drinking vodka in the

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Drunk Driver Kills Children in Accident

Staff Writer, Jul 20, 2007 When he stands trial, Heer will face 2 counts of aggravated driving under the influence that killed his 2 year old daughter and 1 year old

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Talking Urinals in New Mexico to Deliver Message

Staff Writer, Jul 25, 2007 New Mexico has a new tool to help fight drunk driving in restrooms throughout the

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Judicial Commission Charges Judge After OWI Conviction

Indiana State Government, Jul 06, 2007 The Honorable John F Hanley violated judicial ethics when he operated a vehicle while

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St. Cloud Deputy Mayor Resigns After Second DUI Offense

Staff Writer, Jul 10, 2007 St. Cloud Deputy Mayor Mike Wetzel has resigned after being charged with his second DUI offense within 15

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New DUI Law in Hawaii Ready to Take Affect

Staff Writer, Jun 27, 2007 Under this new law, repeat offenders or highly intoxicated drivers who are arrested will have to give up their motor vehicle registration, driver's license,

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Police Crack Down During Prom Time

Staff Writer, Jun 13, 2007 State troopers in all three Delaware counties cited a total of 33 minors for a variety of alcohol

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Drunk Driving Trial for Nicole Richie Set for July

Staff Writer, Jun 21, 2007 Nicole Richie will have her chance to contest her DUI charge in court on July

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Traffic Crash

City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department, May 29, 2007 The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating a traffic crash which occurred May 13, 2007 at 7:30am in the 2600 block of N Federal

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Paris Hilton May Be Going Back To Jail

Content Writer, Jun 08, 2007 On September 7, 2006, Paris Hilton was pulled over in Hollywood around 12:30am for driving

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The Juvenile DUI Problem

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, May 15, 2007 One-third of all deaths of people 15-20 years of age are caused by motor vehicle crashes, and more than 35 percent of those fatalities are alcohol

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Quick Facts About Drunk and Drugged Driving

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, May 23, 2007 To further decrease alcohol-related fatal crashes, communities need to implement and enforce strategies that are known to be

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New Jersey Passenger Vehicle Median Crossover and Head On Collision

National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of accident was Mercedes driver?s loss of control due to alcohol

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C. Pitman Baker & Associates Partners with NetBeans to Curb Drunk Driving

PR9, Apr 17, 2007 C. Pitman Baker & Associates Partners with NetBeans to Curb Drunk

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Cops Nab Bieter Staffer For DUI

Boiceguardian, Apr 25, 2007 An assistant to Mayor David Bieter has been placed on two weeks unpaid leave following his arrest in Boise on Friday evening on a charge of driving under the

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If Friends Drink and Drive, So May You

National Institute of Health, Apr 10, 2007 The University of Michigan study of almost 3,500 young adults also found that people who believe there are only a few negative consequences of impaired

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First Time DWI Offenders Often Have Multiple Problems

Health Finder, Apr 13, 2007 Most drivers arrested for the first time for driving while intoxicated are also likely to have drug abuse problems or psychiatric

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The war against drunk driving is turning high-tech.

Department of Health and Human Services, Mar 27, 2007 Devices that can sense the amount of alcohol in the air around your face or even in your sweat are already on the drawing

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First Lady Teaches 6th Graders About Dangers of Alcohol

Substance Abuse and Mental health Service Administration, Apr 02, 2007 Survey Data Shows That 17.5% of Students Report Current Alcohol Use, 9.2% Binge

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Burr, Dole Re-Introduce the Scott Gardner Act

Federal Government, Mar 20, 2007 Thousands of Americans are killed by drunk drivers every year, Our DWI laws should be vigorously enforced,Burr

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Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa Arrested for Drunk Driving

Palm Beach Sheriffs Department, Mar 22, 2007 The officers directed him to exit where he was then arrested, taken to the Palm Beach County Jail and booked on one count of misdemeanor

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DUI: The Facts

Wichita city government, Mar 13, 2007 In 2004 there were 16,664 alcohol-fatality accidents and 39% of total traffic

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Burr, Dole Re-Introduce the Scott Gardner Act

Federal Government, Mar 20, 2007 ?Thousands of Americans are killed by drunk drivers every year,??Our DWI laws should be vigorously enforced,Burr

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Officer Finds Man who Escapes Drunk Driving Accident Alive

Santa Rosa City Government, Feb 27, 2007 Gianni was booked into the Sonoma County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol and

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Governor Bill Richardson Strengthens Liquor Regulations To Protect New Mexicans from Drunk Drivers

New Mexico Governors Office, Mar 06, 2007 The new regulations give the state the authority to revoke a liquor license for three

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Study Shows American Indians and Alaska Natives Have Higher Rates of Alcohol Use and Illicit Drug Use Disorders

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Feb 13, 2007 10.7% of American Indians and Alaska Natives reported having a past-year alcohol use disorder compared with 7.6% of other racial

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Nicole Richie Charged with a Misdemeanor DUI in Burbank, California

Los Angeles District Attorney Office, Feb 20, 2007 Richie was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers after she was allegedly driving the wrong way on the 134 Freeway in

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Man Sentenced in Drunk Driving Crash Case

Staff Writer, Jan 30, 2007 Sentenced to 6 months in jal and an additional 5 years probation, along with mandatory counseling and drug

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FL Dui Laws

National Crime and Punishment Learning Center, Feb 06, 2007 In order to be declared legally drunk, a breathalyzer test must read 0.8 or

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Increased Penalties for Street Racing, DUI Among New Laws for 2007

California Department of Motor Vehicles, Jan 16, 2007 During the 2006 legislative year, almost 1400 bills were passed and more than 900 signed into law?including 145 changes to the California Vehicle

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Possible DUI Still Under Investigation

Houston Police Department, Jan 23, 2007 The victim, Jesse J. Caldera Jr., 28, of Pasadena, was pronounced dead at the

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Kentucky Drunk and Drugged Driving Information

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Jan 03, 2007 During 2005 nearly 17,000 people were killed in highway crashes involving an impaired

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Office Party Weekend Makes Record 459 DUI Arrests

Colorado Department of Transportation, Jan 09, 2007 Law enforcement agencies made a record 459 DUI arrests during Office Party Weekend DUI

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State Gears Up for Holiday DUI Crackdown

California Office of Traffic Safety, Dec 26, 2006 In 2005, approximately 46 percent of the 3,424 fatal motor vehicle crashes in California were

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State Gears Up for Holiday DUI Crackdown

California Office of Traffic Safety, Dec 04, 2006 Call 911 to Report Drunk

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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Statistics

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Dec 11, 2006 Alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes kill someone every 31 minutes and nonfatally injure someone every two

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NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts

NHTSA, Dec 19, 2006 The age groups with the largest driver alcohol involvement in fatal crashes for passenger vehicle drivers were 20-29 and

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In Washington, DUI Task Force Kicks Off Strong

Washington State Patrol, Nov 17, 2006 Reducing the number of DUI related collisions is a top priority for the

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Young Woman Charged In DUI Highway Deaths

Los Angeles District Attorney Office, Nov 24, 2006 Woman was charged by the District Attorneys office with gross vehicular manslaughter while

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MADD Seeks To Eliminate Alcohol Related Deaths And Injuries In Diverse Communities

MADD, Nov 03, 2006 MADD is committed to finding culturally appropriate solutions to decrease drunk driving and underage drinking, and increase seat belt

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In Ohio, Patrol Report Shows Growing Threat Of Impaired Drivers

Ohio State, Nov 10, 2006 Lending evidence to national estimates that indicate as many as one in four drivers during certain times of the night have been

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UNET DUI and Safety Check Point

Riverside Police Department, Oct 20, 2006 The goal of the event was to reduce DUI-related collisions through education, information and

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Don’t Let Halloween Turn Into A Nightmare Due To DUI

State of Kentucky, Oct 27, 2006 Halloween has also become a very dangerous and deadly time of year due to a jump in drunk

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Driver Arrested In Connection To DUI Fatal Accident

National Park Service, Oct 09, 2006 This was the third DUI motor vehicle related accident in Yellowstone in the last week, and the third fatal accident in the park this

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Alcohol Possible Factor In Collision Leaving Teen In Serious Condition

Washington State Patrol, Oct 16, 2006 A 16 year-old girl sustained life-threatening injuries when she was ejected from a

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U.S. DOT Releases 2005 Data On Alcohol Related Traffic Fatalities

NHTSA - Press Release, Sep 25, 2006 The drunk driving data provides new details that will help police and NHTSA tackle the

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Illegal Combination Leads To DUI Arrest

Press Release, Oct 02, 2006 voluntary portable breath test (PBT) was performed on Spears which revealed that alcohol was

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In New Jersey, Median Barriers Could Have Prevented Drunk Driving Accident

Press Release, Sep 11, 2006 The National Transportation Safety Board determined that alcohol impairment caused a driver to lose control of his vehicle in a Linden, New Jersey traffic

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Truck Driver Placed Out Of Service For DUI

Washington State Patrol, Sep 18, 2006 Cracraft denied having consumed alcohol, but did volunteer to take a portable breath test (PBT) which showed him to be over the legal

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MADD Pennsylvania Joins Nationwide Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown

Press Release, Aug 28, 2006 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Pennsylvania joined together with law enforcement agencies nationwide to launch an unprecedented

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MADD Illinois Partners Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown

Press Release, Sep 04, 2006 MADD Illinois is working with the Illinois Department of Transportation and state and local law enforcement to implement tough enforcement of drunk driving

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MADD Salutes New Mexico's Stepped Up Actions To Stop Deadly Drunk Driving

MADD - Press Release, Aug 14, 2006 The New Mexico Department of Transportation indicates that alcohol-related injury crashes dropped by 20 percent and overall alcohol-related crashes

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In Pennsylvania, Miss America And MADD Team Up To Stop Drunk Driving

Press Release, Aug 21, 2006 Miss America will promote her platform Building Intolerance to Drunk Driving and Underage

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Caltrans And Partners Launch Rest Stop Campaign Against Drunk Drivers

Press Release, Jul 24, 2006 California Department of Transportation announced that state roadside rest stops are being enlisted into the battle against alcohol-impaired

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Senator Calls For More Effective DUI Penalties

Press Release, Jul 31, 2006 Pflug, outraged at the senseless death in her district and again at West?s latest

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Early Drinking Linked To Higher Lifetime Alcoholism Risk

Press Release, Aug 07, 2006 Those who began drinking in their early teens were not only at greater risk of developing alcohol dependence at some point in their

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Special Traffic Options Program, Stop DWI In New York

nhtsa.dot.gov, May 30, 2006 The success of this comprehensive program is based on enacting effective

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The War Against Drunk Drivers Is Turning High-Tech

MedLine Plus News, Jul 20, 2006 Devices that can sense the amount of alcohol in the air around your face or even in your

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California DMV DUI Restrictions

dmv.ca.gov, Apr 17, 2006 Allows a repeat DUI offender to obtain a restricted driver license after 12

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DUI In CA, Committee Kills Bogh’s 2006 Comprehensive DUI Bill Package

republican.assembly.ca.gov, May 02, 2006 The committee failed to pass Bogh?s dui bills presented today. The bill package consisted of three Assembly

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DUI Law In Virginia, The Alcohol Highway Safety Problem

ntsb.gov, Mar 09, 2006 The Safety Board has recognized for many years that traffic crashes are this nation's most serious transportation safety

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Massachusetts Drunk Driving Law For Repeat Offenders

mass.gov, Mar 31, 2006 Requiring any repeat offender seeking a hardship license or full license reinstatement privileges to

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Ohio DUI Laws

bmv.ohio.gov, Jan 24, 2006 If you drink and drive, you are committing a serious crime which has swift and sure consequences that are hard to

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South Carolina DUI Law

dol.gov, Feb 08, 2006 As of March 2005, 44 states had laws that can affect the vehicles or vehicle plates of offenders, check with a State Department of Transportation to

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Illinois DUI Penalties

illinois.gov/PressReleases, Feb 22, 2006 From increasing penalties for DUIs involving death to the creation of the aggravated DUI

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DUI In New Jersey

NJ.GOV, Dec 28, 2005 Guilty of drunk driving if he/she operates a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or

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State Of Pennsylvania DUI Law

nhtsa.dot.gov, Jan 09, 2006 BACs of .10 and above were involved in an estimated 94,600 crashes that killed 511 and injured

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New York Stiffens DWI Penalties

ny.gov, Nov 29, 2005 comprehensive legislation that will toughen penalties for dangerous drivers and those who drive while

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Florida's DWI Zero Tolerance Law Enforcement System

dot.gov, Dec 12, 2005 Florida's zero tolerance law is a purely administrative law where the full enforcement action can, in most cases, be implemented at the scene of the traffic

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California Impaired Driving Enforcement Programs

CHP.CA.GOV, Nov 09, 2005 The Department aggressively enforces the states 0.08 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

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Wisconsin Drunk Driving Fatalities And Injuries

dot.wisconsin.gov, Nov 18, 2005 In 2000, alcohol was a contributing circumstance in 301 traffic

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Assistant State Attorney With The Miami-Dade County Prosecute 6,000 Driving Under The Influence Cases, Each Year

dot.gov, Sep 23, 2005 State Attorney With The Miami Dade County Prosecute 6,000 Driving Under The Influence Cases, Each

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Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol

wv.gov, Oct 13, 2005 Relating to an arrest for driving under the influence of

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Orange County California 25th Anniversary of National drunk driving and Crime Victims Rights Week

ca.gov, Sep 15, 2005 Orange County California 25th Anniversary of National drunk driving and Crime Victims Rights

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San Diego City's Options In Imposing Tougher Penalties Than State Law For Drunk Driving Offenses

sannet.gov, Sep 21, 2005 San Diego City's Options In Imposing Tougher Penalties Than State Law For Drunk Driving

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The Alcohol-Highway Safety Problem Drunk Drivers Can Drive From New York To Los Angeles And Half Way Back Without Being Arrested

ntsb.gov, Sep 09, 2005 Los Angeles Drunk Drivers Can Drive From New York To Los Angeles And Half Way Back Without Being

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In The Supreme Court Of The State Of Washington

courts.wa.gov, Aug 29, 2005 Specifically, the constitutional challenge involves whether a 'prior

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Boating Under the Influence Drinking on Your Boat It Really Does Matter

badd.org, Aug 31, 2005 Boating Under the Influence Drinking on Your Boat It Really Does

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California Recently Convicted A Man For Driving Under The Influence Of The Herb Kava

cdc.gov, Aug 10, 2005 California Recently Convicted A Man For Driving Under The Influence Of The Herb

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The N.Y.P.D. Vehicle Forfeiture Initiative Has Saved Many Lives By Encouraging People To Refrain From Drinking And Driving

nhtsa.dot.gov, Aug 23, 2005 Has Saved Many Lives By Encouraging People To Refrain From

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Dwight Gooden Surrenders After Leaving DUI Tampa Police Stop

Times, Aug 25, 2005 He had been missing since early Monday, when an officer pulled over his 2004 BMW near downtown Tampa on suspicion of drunken

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Minnesota Becomes Last State In Nation To Adopt 08 DUI Limit

yahoo.com, Aug 01, 2005 Minnesota's DUI limit drops to 0.08 percent today, giving the United States a uniform

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The State Police Had 92 DWI Arrests In 2003 And 97 In 2004

whitehousedrugpolicy, Jul 18, 2005 Arrest records for 2003 and 2004 from the Carlsbad Police and Eddy County Sheriff?s departments and the Carlsbad office of the New Mexico State

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John’s Law Would Protect Public Against Drunk Drivers

sdc.wa.gov, Jul 27, 2005 Drunk Driver Who Had Been Arrested Earlier That Night For Driving While

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Liquor Control Board’s Enforcement and Education Division since Has Accepted a Position With The Pacific Institute For Research and Evaluation

cdc.gov, Jun 20, 2005 Liquor Control Board?s Enforcement and Education Division since Has Accepted a Position With The Pacific Institute For Research and

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Happy Hours That Offer Free Or Low Cost Drinks Encourage Customers To Drink More At The Risk Of Over Consumption

nhtsa.dot.gov, Jun 27, 2005 Happy Hours That Offer Free Or Low Cost Drinks Encourage Customers To Drink More At The Risk Of Over

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Glynn R. Birch, Named Mothers Against Drunk Driving National President During MADD's The First Male President of MADD

madd.org, Jun 14, 2005 Glynn R. Birch, Named Mothers Against Drunk Driving National President During MADD's The First Male President of

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National Speed Limit Repeal New Survey Details State Efforts to Combat Speeding-Related Fatalities

releases.usnewswire, Jun 14, 2005 National Speed Limit Repeal New Survey Details State Efforts to Combat Speeding-Related

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MADD Urges Senate To Reject Probation Reform Bill SB 1266 Creates Loophole For DWI Offenders

Yahoo Press Release, May 13, 2005 MADD Urges Senate To Reject Probation Reform Bill SB 1266 Creates

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The Pilot Would Not Submit To Blood Or Urine Tests Maximum Deviation Occurred

NTSB, May 16, 2005 The pilot was given a field sobriety test by the Ft. Richardson Military Police because they detected an odor of

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DDOT, Region Launch Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign

ddot dc gov, May 31, 2005 DDOT joined the Metropolitan Police Department and police departments from Fairfax and Montgomery Counties to kick off Checkpoint

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Breathalyzer Evidence In Drunk Driving Cases Is Receiving The Endorsement Of Prosecutors

House of Representatives WA, May 13, 2005 Evidence In Drunk Driving Cases Is Receiving The Endorsement Of Prosecutors And Law

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Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes Kill Someone Every 31 Minutes And Nonfatally Injure Someone Every Two Minutes

Center for Disease Control, Apr 26, 2005 Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes Kill Someone Every 31 Minutes And Nonfatally Injure Someone Every Two

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The University of Richmond Police Department and the Century Council Team Up to Highlight Education Campaign to Stop Drunk Driving

Century Council Press Release, May 13, 2005 Blood Alcohol Education Campaign Van Featured Richmond

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S.C. Gov. Sanford Issues Proclamation Declaring Prom and Graduation Safety Months

releases.usnewswire, Apr 08, 2005 S.C. Gov. Sanford Issues Proclamation Declaring Prom and Graduation Safety

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Drunk Driving Fatalities On An Increase State Law Enforcement And Alcoholic Beverages

State NJ, Apr 18, 2005 Drunk Driving Fatalities On An Increase, State Law Enforcement And Alcoholics Are

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Alcohol Related Arrests Have Continued To Rise On Campus Despite The University's Strict Guidelines

KSU Sentinel Press Release, Mar 03, 2005 Alcohol Related Arrests Have Continued To Rise On

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Medical Board Of California Accusation Leads To Surrender Of Lafayette Physician's Medical License Because He Failed Sobriety Test

ca.gov, Mar 10, 2005 Medical Board Of California Accusation Leads To Surrender Of Lafayette Physician's Medical License Because He Failed Sobriety

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High Speed Chase In Dixon Results In Arrest

waynesville prs, Mar 01, 2005 Dixon police arrested a 23-year-old man following a high speed police chase through town Saturday evening that ended when a drunk driver rammed into a parked

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Quick Facts About Drunk and Drugged Driving

cdc gov, Mar 02, 2005 An alcohol-related motor vehicle crash kills someone every 31 minutes and nonfatally injures someone every two minutes (NHTSA

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OSHA Cites Patterson-UTI Drilling After Fatal Accident

Federal Gov Article, Feb 25, 2005 Description Of Company That Will Begin Work After Fatal

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The Effect Of Drinking And Driving Interventions On Alcohol-Involved Traffic Crashes Within a Comprehensive Community Trial.

NCBI Gov Article, Feb 23, 2005 Driving Interventions On Alcohol-Involved Traffic Crashes Within a Comprehensive Community

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New York Executive Approves 2005 STOP-DWI Plan

NY Gov Article, Feb 24, 2005 Description Of New Yorks Stop DWI

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Stockard Channing Charged With DUI

USDOJ Gov Article, Feb 21, 2005 Emmy Award Winning Actress Charged With

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DUI court celebrates 500th graduate

WA Gov Article, Feb 22, 2005 Tomorrow, the 500th participant will graduate from the DUI Court

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Senate Backs Taylor's Agenda For New DUI Laws

GA Gov Article, Feb 16, 2005 GA Passes New DUI

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Man Struck by Cement Truck Earns $1.5 Million in Brain Injury Damage Settlement

prweb.com/releases, Feb 17, 2005 Details Of Certain Missouri DUI Related Laws And Help Detemining Wether Or Not a Missouri DUI Lawyer Is Right For

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Ayuda Program Evaluation Shows Positive Results With Youth Dwi

NM Gov Article, Feb 08, 2005 DWI Program In New Mexico Shows Great

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Alcohol and Driving

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The Science Behind the Case for .08

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Drunk Driving Prevention

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National Child Passenger Safety Week Research Update

CDC gov site, Jan 14, 2005 Child Passengers Killed in DUI-Related Crashes Usually Riding with a Drinking

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Heavy run of DUI, drugs among young seen

NLM Gov Article, Jan 24, 2005 Article About The Rise In Todays Youth Becoming More Involved In Drugs And DUI Related

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Marine Killed in Djibouti Training Accident

Fed Gov Press Release, Jan 24, 2005 A Marine was killed and eight Marines and Navy service members injured in what appears to be a training accident in Djibouti June

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Governer Of Virginia Signed Several Legislative DUI Proposals

VA Gov Press Release, Feb 03, 2005 Governor Mark R. Warner today signed several legislative proposals that will save lives and reduce the number of injuries resulting from traffic accidents caused by

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Ralph Hingson Joins NIAAA

niaaa, Nov 02, 2004 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Director Ting-Kai Li, M.D., announced today that Ralph W. Hingson, Sc.D., M.P.H., has joined NIAAA as the

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DeFronzo to Be Honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving

State of CT, Nov 02, 2004 an annual award given to lawmakers by the Connecticut chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving

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Two-Thirds Of Former State Prisoners Rearrested For Serious New Crimes

USDOJ, Nov 02, 2004 This was a rearrest rate 5 percent higher than that among prisoners released during

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New CDC Study Shows Stronger State Prevention Activities May Discourage Alcohol-Impaired Driving

cdc, Nov 02, 2004 The study published in the June issue of Injury Prevention, finds self-reported cases of drinking and driving were linked with the strength of state activities to

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Lowey Offers Drunk Driving Amendment To Transpo Bill

senate, Nov 02, 2004 The Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA-LU), to punish drunk drivers with blood alcohol contents (BAC) of .15 and

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DDOT, Region Launch Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign

DDOT, Nov 02, 2004 DDOT joined the Metropolitan Police Department and police departments from Fairfax and Montgomery Counties to kick off Checkpoint Strikeforce, a regional six-month

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National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month

State of IL, Nov 02, 2004 Officers will increase education and enforcement efforts during 3D Month in an effort to reduce driving under the influence and other alcohol and drug related

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National Holiday Lifesaver Weekend

State of IL, Nov 02, 2004 The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today its involvement in a nationwide effort to raise awareness and increase enforcement over the upcoming

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McGreevey Strengthens Law to Detain Drunk Drivers

State of NJ, Nov 02, 2004 New Statute Compliments John?s Law which allows Impoundment the of Arrestee?s

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McGreevey Strengthens Law to Detain Drunk Drivers

NJ Office of the Govenor, Oct 12, 2004 New Statute Compliments John?s Law which allows Impoundment the of Arrestee?s

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Lowey Offers Drunk Driving Amendment To Transpo Bill

U.S. House of Representatives, Oct 13, 2004 Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) announced today an amendment to H.R. 3550, The Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA-LU), to punish

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Stronger State DUI Prevention Activities May Reduce Alcohol-Impaired Driving

CDC Gov Site, Aug 05, 2004 Stronger State DUI Prevention Activities May Reduce Alcohol-Impaired

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Role of Dopamine in Response to Alcohol

Clinictrials gov site, Sep 02, 2004 This study will examine the role of the brain chemical dopamine in people's response to alcohol

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